Add the Smithsonian to the growing list of institutions and individuals finally acknowledging that Bill Cosby”s reputation is way beyond hope of redemption following months of allegations that the comedian drugged and raped dozens of women.

The Smithsonian”s National Museum of African Art posted a sign Wednesday that is essentially a disclaimer for its “Conversations” exhibit, which features 62 African-American artworks from the private collection of Bill Cosby and his wife, Camille.

The museum tells visitors that the exhibition is “fundamentally about the artworks and the artists who created them, not Mr. Cosby,” according to National Public Radio. “The National Museum of African Art in no way condones Mr. Cosby”s behavior.”

Metaphors that include rats, sinking ships, final nails and coffins could easily come into play now as celebrity friends such as Whoopi Goldberg and entities such as this Washington, D.C. museum have withdrawn support or decided to speak up about their concerns over the embattled 77-year-old entertainment legend.

“Of course, Bill Cosby is guilty,” said former co-star Joseph C. Phillips, who played Cosby”s son-in-law on “The Cosby Show.” In a blog post on his personal website, Phillips wrote that everyone on set knew of Cosby”s alleged infidelities: “Bill sleeping around was a ”fact” that, like the air, seemed to just be. You didn”t have to see it or hear it to know that it existed.”

These latest developments come as court documents, unsealed last week, show that Cosby admitted in a 2005 deposition, to obtaining quaaludes with the intent of giving the sedative to women with whom he wanted to have sex. Cosby acknowledged giving the drug to at least one woman. The Los Angeles Police Department has also said it is conducting at least one current criminal investigation into sexual assault allegations involving Cosby.

With regard to the Smithsonian, its “Conversations” exhibition was controversial almost from the day it opened in November.

That”s because of Cosby”s highly visible role in making the exhibition happen. Not only did Cosby and his wife loan works to be displayed, they also gave the museum $716,000, according to the Guardian. Around that time, some of Cosby”s alleged victims had already begun to go public with their accounts of being drugged and assaulted.

The charges came up in press interviews Cosby and his wife gave to promote the exhibition, which mostly includes African artworks from the museum”s permanent collection. But when asked for a response from reporters such as NPR”s Scott Simon, Cosby either went silent or became combative.

On Tuesday, the Smithsonian said it would post a sign that includes the following message about the exhibition, which continues through early 2016:

“Allegations that publicly surfaced when we opened this exhibition in November 2014, now combined with recent revelations about Bill Cosby”s behavior, cast a negative light on what should be a joyful exploration of African and African American art in this gallery.

“The National Museum of African Art in no way condones Mr. Cosby”s behavior. We continue to present Conversations: African and African American Artworks in Dialogue because it is fundamentally about the artworks and the artists who created them, not Mr. Cosby.”

Add the Smithsonian to the growing list of institutions and individuals finally acknowledging that Bill Cosby”s reputation is way beyond hope of redemption following months of allegations that the comedian drugged and raped dozens of women.

The Smithsonian”s National Museum of African Art posted a sign Wednesday that is essentially a disclaimer for its “Conversations” exhibit, which features 62 African-American artworks from the private collection of Bill Cosby and his wife, Camille.

The museum tells visitors that the exhibition is “fundamentally about the artworks and the artists who created them, not Mr. Cosby,” according to National Public Radio. “The National Museum of African Art in no way condones Mr. Cosby”s behavior.”

Metaphors that include rats, sinking ships, final nails and coffins could easily come into play now as celebrity friends such as Whoopi Goldberg and entities such as this Washington, D.C. museum have withdrawn support or decided to speak up about their concerns over the embattled 77-year-old entertainment legend.

“Of course, Bill Cosby is guilty,” said former co-star Joseph C. Phillips, who played Cosby”s son-in-law on “The Cosby Show.” In a blog post on his personal website, Phillips wrote that everyone on set knew of Cosby”s alleged infidelities: “Bill sleeping around was a ”fact” that, like the air, seemed to just be. You didn”t have to see it or hear it to know that it existed.”

These latest developments come as court documents, unsealed last week, show that Cosby admitted in a 2005 deposition, to obtaining quaaludes with the intent of giving the sedative to women with whom he wanted to have sex. Cosby acknowledged giving the drug to at least one woman. The Los Angeles Police Department has also said it is conducting at least one current criminal investigation into sexual assault allegations involving Cosby.

With regard to the Smithsonian, its “Conversations” exhibition was controversial almost from the day it opened in November.

That”s because of Cosby”s highly visible role in making the exhibition happen. Not only did Cosby and his wife loan works to be displayed, they also gave the museum $716,000, according to the Guardian. Around that time, some of Cosby”s alleged victims had already begun to go public with their accounts of being drugged and assaulted.

The charges came up in press interviews Cosby and his wife gave to promote the exhibition, which mostly includes African artworks from the museum”s permanent collection. But when asked for a response from reporters such as NPR”s Scott Simon, Cosby either went silent or became combative.

On Tuesday, the Smithsonian said it would post a sign that includes the following message about the exhibition, which continues through early 2016:

“Allegations that publicly surfaced when we opened this exhibition in November 2014, now combined with recent revelations about Bill Cosby”s behavior, cast a negative light on what should be a joyful exploration of African and African American art in this gallery.

“The National Museum of African Art in no way condones Mr. Cosby”s behavior. We continue to present Conversations: African and African American Artworks in Dialogue because it is fundamentally about the artworks and the artists who created them, not Mr. Cosby.”